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Won't start, won't drill
We Buy Non-Running Drill Rigs
A rig that won't start or won't drill is still worth something. We buy it where it sits and bring the gear to load it.
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About a minute. We call back with a number.
- Dead engines, seized heads
- Stuck masts, flat tires
- Winching planned before we arrive
Why rigs stop
What we see most
Won't crank
Batteries, starter or a seized engine.
Runs, won't drill
Hydraulic pump, head or feed trouble.
Mast won't lower
Cylinder or valve failures.
Compressor dead
Air end or drive problems.
Carrier won't move
Truck engine, transmission or brakes.
Long storage
Seized pins, rotten hoses, chewed wires.
Loading a dead rig
Tell us these four things
- Is the mast up or down? A raised mast changes the plan.
- Do the wheels or tracks turn? Free is easier to winch.
- What's underneath? Gravel, pavement, grass or mud.
- How far to the truck? And any slope, ditch or gate.
Rig parked in the yard? Get a number in minutes.
Mast stuck up?
Don't try to force it down. Tell us and send a photo. We'll plan the safest way to lower or load it.
Questions
Common questions
Can you move a rig with the mast stuck up?
Often, yes, but it takes planning. Send a photo and tell us what failed. Don't try to force it down.
What if the carrier truck won't move?
We winch it onto a deck or lowbed. Tell us whether the wheels turn and the brakes release.
Is a non-running rig worth repairing?
Sometimes. Get a repair quote and our number, then compare. Heads, compressors and carrier engines are big-ticket repairs.